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The type and rule above prints on all proofs including departmental reproduction proofs. MUST be removed before printing.
and eBook functionality may not operate as in- tax-related identity theft, you can learn Filing an amended return. Go to IRS.gov/
tended. what steps you should take. Form1040X for information and updates.
• Get an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN). IP
Access your online account (individual tax- PINs are six-digit numbers assigned to tax- Checking the status of your amended re-
payers only). Go to IRS.gov/Account to se- payers to help prevent the misuse of their turn. Go to IRS.gov/WMAR to track the status
curely access information about your federal tax SSNs on fraudulent federal income tax re- of Form 1040-X amended returns.
account. turns. When you have an IP PIN, it pre-
• View the amount you owe and a break- vents someone else from filing a tax return Note. It can take up to 3 weeks from the
down by tax year. with your SSN. To learn more, go to date you filed your amended return for it to
• See payment plan details or apply for a IRS.gov/IPPIN. show up in our system, and processing it can
new payment plan. take up to 16 weeks.
• Make a payment or view 5 years of pay- Ways to check on the status of your refund.
ment history and any pending or sched- • Go to IRS.gov/Refunds. Understanding an IRS notice or letter
uled payments. • Download the official IRS2Go app to your you’ve received. Go to IRS.gov/Notices to
• Access your tax records, including key mobile device to check your refund status. find additional information about responding to
data from your most recent tax return, and • Call the automated refund hotline at an IRS notice or letter.
transcripts. 800-829-1954.
• View digital copies of select notices from Note. You can use Schedule LEP (Form
the IRS. Note. The IRS can’t issue refunds before 1040), Request for Change in Language Prefer-
• Approve or reject authorization requests mid-February for returns that claimed the EIC or ence, to state a preference to receive notices,
from tax professionals. the additional child tax credit (ACTC). This ap- letters, or other written communications from
• View your address on file or manage your plies to the entire refund, not just the portion as- the IRS in an alternative language. You may not
communication preferences. sociated with these credits. immediately receive written communications in
the requested language. The IRS’s commitment
Tax Pro Account. This tool lets your tax pro- Making a tax payment. Go to IRS.gov/ to LEP taxpayers is part of a multi-year timeline
fessional submit an authorization request to ac- Payments for information on how to make a that is scheduled to begin providing translations
cess your individual taxpayer IRS online payment using any of the following options. in 2023. You will continue to receive communi-
account. For more information, go to IRS.gov/ • IRS Direct Pay: Pay your individual tax bill cations, including notices and letters in English
TaxProAccount. or estimated tax payment directly from until they are translated to your preferred lan-
your checking or savings account at no guage.
Using direct deposit. The fastest way to re- cost to you.
ceive a tax refund is to file electronically and • Debit or Credit Card: Choose an approved Contacting your local IRS office. Keep in
choose direct deposit, which securely and elec- payment processor to pay online or by mind, many questions can be answered on
tronically transfers your refund directly into your phone. IRS.gov without visiting an IRS TAC. Go to
financial account. Direct deposit also avoids the • Electronic Funds Withdrawal: Schedule a IRS.gov/LetUsHelp for the topics people ask
possibility that your check could be lost, stolen, payment when filing your federal taxes us- about most. If you still need help, IRS TACs
destroyed, or returned undeliverable to the IRS. ing tax return preparation software or provide tax help when a tax issue can’t be han-
Eight in 10 taxpayers use direct deposit to re- through a tax professional. dled online or by phone. All TACs now provide
ceive their refunds. If you don’t have a bank ac- • Electronic Federal Tax Payment System: service by appointment, so you’ll know in ad-
count, go to IRS.gov/DirectDeposit for more in- Best option for businesses. Enrollment is vance that you can get the service you need
formation on where to find a bank or credit required. without long wait times. Before you visit, go to
union that can open an account online. • Check or Money Order: Mail your payment IRS.gov/TACLocator to find the nearest TAC
to the address listed on the notice or in- and to check hours, available services, and ap-
Getting a transcript of your return. The structions. pointment options. Or, on the IRS2Go app, un-
quickest way to get a copy of your tax transcript • Cash: You may be able to pay your taxes der the Stay Connected tab, choose the Con-
is to go to IRS.gov/Transcripts. Click on either with cash at a participating retail store. tact Us option and click on “Local Offices.”
“Get Transcript Online” or “Get Transcript by • Same-Day Wire: You may be able to do
Mail” to order a free copy of your transcript. If same-day wire from your financial institu- The Taxpayer Advocate
you prefer, you can order your transcript by call- tion. Contact your financial institution for Service (TAS) Is Here To
ing 800-908-9946. availability, cost, and time frames. Help You

Reporting and resolving your tax-related Note. The IRS uses the latest encryption What Is TAS?
identity theft issues. technology to ensure that the electronic pay-
• Tax-related identity theft happens when ments you make online, by phone, or from a TAS is an independent organization within the
someone steals your personal information mobile device using the IRS2Go app are safe IRS that helps taxpayers and protects taxpayer
to commit tax fraud. Your taxes can be af- and secure. Paying electronically is quick, easy, rights. Their job is to ensure that every taxpayer
fected if your SSN is used to file a fraudu- and faster than mailing in a check or money or- is treated fairly and that you know and under-
lent return or to claim a refund or credit. der. stand your rights under the Taxpayer Bill of
• The IRS doesn’t initiate contact with tax- Rights.
payers by email, text messages (including What if I can’t pay now? Go to IRS.gov/
shortened links), telephone calls, or social Payments for more information about your op- How Can You Learn About Your
media channels to request or verify per- tions. Taxpayer Rights?
sonal or financial information. This in- • Apply for an online payment agreement
cludes requests for personal identification (IRS.gov/OPA) to meet your tax obligation The Taxpayer Bill of Rights describes 10 basic
numbers (PINs), passwords, or similar in- in monthly installments if you can’t pay rights that all taxpayers have when dealing with
formation for credit cards, banks, or other your taxes in full today. Once you complete the IRS. Go to TaxpayerAdvocate.IRS.gov to
financial accounts. the online process, you will receive imme- help you understand what these rights mean to
• Go to IRS.gov/IdentityTheft, the IRS Iden- diate notification of whether your agree- you and how they apply. These are your rights.
tity Theft Central webpage, for information ment has been approved. Know them. Use them.
on identity theft and data security protec- • Use the Offer in Compromise Pre-Qualifier
tion for taxpayers, tax professionals, and to see if you can settle your tax debt for
businesses. If your SSN has been lost or less than the full amount you owe. For
stolen or you suspect you’re a victim of more information on the Offer in Compro-
mise program, go to IRS.gov/OIC.

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